HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Developing psychologically minded organisations to promote the wellbeing of staff and improve outcomes for service users

With over 20 years psychology experience in mental health and substance misuse, working in NHS services and in partnership with social care and third sector organisations, I understand the challenges of delivering high quality services within a tight financial envelope.

I offer consultancy aimed at helping you to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your service. I can work with you to develop the psychological mindedness of your organisation, to bring about improved outcomes for service users as well as more healthy, supported staff. I offer bespoke training to improve awareness and understanding of mental health problems, as well as skills to help your staff manage their own and/or their service user’s mental health needs.

Specialist areas of expertise include:

Bespoke packages to support the mental health needs of your staff can include:

Bespoke packages to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your service can include:

Personality disorders

Anxiety

Depression

Self-harm & suicidal ideation

Alcohol & drug use

Mindfulness

Motivational enhancement

Cognitive behavioural approaches

Development of a strategic approach to supporting mental health within your organisation

Psychoeducation to staff teams/managers

Strategies for self-monitoring

Self-help skills

When and how to seek expert support

Assessment and formulation of areas of difficulty

Consultation with staff/management teams

Recommendations on potential solutions

Service audit & evaluation

Care pathways & system mapping

Contact me to discuss your organisation’s needs and how I might be able to support you to achieve your aims.